WARNING: Lots of grammar and tenses mistake. Do ignore them
Disclaimer: Hiro Mashima owns Fairy Tail.
Previously:
"I just hope leaving Lucy and Laxus alone would not make your chance to make Lucy like you drop Natsu." Happy reprimand bluntly, making not only Natsu but Gray and Sting freeze a few second.
"On second thought, let's go back to the guild." Gray stopped his track.
Before Sting and Natsu could agree, they see Erza with such a dark aura around her. Not to mention, her red hair and clothes stained with flour and dust. "Going somewhere?!" She smiles sweetly.
All of them shivered. Cold sweat started to form on their head. And that's also the time they realize there is no way they could go back to the guild anytime soon.
…..
"So Lucy, where are Natsu and the others heading to?" Laxus asked, as if he doesn't know the reason.
Lucy sit on a bench near the backyard while patting the empty sit to gesture Laxus to sit as well. "I don't know." Lucy sighed. "Natsu suddenly have a brilliant idea to go on some mission, dragging the team and even Sting, Rouge, Frosh and Lector!" Lucy said in frustration. "The worst part is, they don't let me join them and just dashes out without proper goodbye. You know, it hurt to see your close friend just left you just like that!"
"Well, I can't blame them though, you're restricted from going any mission until you fully recovered." Laxus responded.
"But I am healthy and kicking here! Master, Wendy and Polyusica are just being paranoid." Lucy defended herself.
"Yeah, you're healthy outside but not inside. Summoning all your spirit at the same time makes your body vulnerable. You can't use magic at least a few days or you can't use them at all. You better listen Lucy. Consider this as punishment for your 'action' last few days." Laxus smirked.
Lucy did not say anything and just look at Laxus directly, making Laxus nervous a bit.
"W-what? I said the truth okay." Laxus shuttered.
Lucy chuckle. "Pftt.. you really sound like an old lady whose hobby nagging at the younger ones." Lucy covers her mouth in amusement.
"Old Lady?!" Laxus screech, vein popped on his head.
Lucy just giggle. "Hee.. Sorry..Sorry. It just.. I find it amusing to see this side of you.. Nii-san~" Lucy said in a sing sang tone.
Laxus give a shocked stare at Lucy before soften and patted her head. "Yeah..Yeah.. Laugh as much as you can. I find it fun to see you a bit spoiled like that imoutou~" Laxus gave Lucy a warm smile.
Lucy blushes hard, holding herself not to squealed over Laxus unexpected reaction. She really thought Laxus would pout or blushes but for him to accept her calling him nii-san is just unexpected. However, she really is glad and blessed.
Laxus and Lucy talk to each other, sharing stories they never knew about each other before. ' I think it is time for Lucy to meet them.' Laxus thought.
"Hei Lucy." Laxus called.
Lucy who stared at the sky moves her head to face Laxus who stand up from the bench.
"Yups." Lucy answered.
"Want to go back to your apartment?" Laxus give her a grin.
"Can I?" Lucy give Laxus a shining stare, full of stars and hope.
Laxus chuckle. "Yeah, I know how to cancel Fried's rune. But you have to promise me, don't use magic until you got a permission from master, Wendy or Porlyusica." Laxus warned.
"Sure! I promise!" Lucy gives Laxus a salute and grin widely.
Laxus walk towards the rune and rewrite it back to cancel them. "Now go! Be careful on your way!" Laxus see Lucy out of the guild's area and go back inside. 'I'll let you have some fun with your team Lucy.' Laxus whispered.
…..
Lucy's pov.
Finally! Some fresh air! I can't stop smiling whenever I remember about what happen today. In the morning, Sting, Rouge, Frosh and Lector come together with Mida's gift. Yes, I'm mad when all of them leave me alone but I will give them some punishment later. Then, Laxus asked me to be her little sister! Oh My God! I can't believe that?! But I am happy and grateful. I've always look up on him the time he take to blow during the fight with Grimoire Heart. I think of him as a big brother since that day. But it's not like I will admit that loud. But now, even if it is between us, I am happy to know I have a big brother now.
I walk through the Magnolia town, enjoying my time alone. I find it interesting to actually see the outside world after being kept in the guild these past few days. But, I still feel grateful to them. They are kind and care for me. I don't know what else can make me happier to live my life. I look at the sky. The sun is setting while the birds are flying to go back home. I smile contently. It's time for me to go home.
As I reach my apartment, I see my curtain and window is closed. The same as the time I left the apartment. Deep in my heart I hope Natsu and the others are there. I shakes my head, clearing those thought. I can't be selfish. I need to learn to accept a few changes in life. I take a careful step to the second floor and I reach my door knob. I twist it and open the door. It is really dark. I hold out my hand to reach the lamp switch near the door and… click!
Normal pov.
Click!
Lucy sees Natsu the others froze at their place with a shocked expression. "Surprise…?" Erza said awkwardly while holding a whole cake on her hand. Her cloth is full of flour and cream.
Lucy yelped a little due to her surprise. She see Natsu and Gray holding balloons on their hands, Carla, Wendy and Happy wrapping some present while Sting and Rouge sitting on my couch drinking or chocking the drinks. Lector and Frosh are holding some hot pan cake on the plate, trying to put it on the table.
"WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING IN MY APARTMENT!" Lucy shouted, running and planting a Lucy kick on Natsu's face making him hit the wall while the ballons he hold released from his grip.
"C-Calm down Lucy, hear me out first!" Natsu defended himself.
Before Lucy could answer or Natsu could explain more, Natsu accidently stomped on Happy's tail making Happy jump in pain. "Natsu!" Happy shouted, accidently hit Sting who trying to keep his calm and drink the HOT tea. Happy's hit make Sting ACCIDENTLY drop the HOT tea making the cup broken and the HOT tea spilled to Rouge and Rouge did the same thing which resulted the HOT the hit Erza's leg. Erza who instinctively throw the cake backward, hitting Frosh and Lector and finally Frosh and Lector drop the pan cake and broke the plate. In short, everything is a mess.
It is a deep silent for a moment. Vein popped on Lucy's forehead making all of them shivered.
…..
Sting, Rouge, Natsu and Gray kneeling while their head facing the floor. Erza, Wendy and Carla sit on the couch fidgeting a little.
"Explain this." Lucy huffed.
"We are trying to make a surprise." Natsu started.
"Yeah.. So much of surprise. You guys are going on a mission right? What makes you guys think you can stay here to gather or resting after the mission. Well, you guys might tired or what not… But why make it at my home?! Who do you want to surprise anyway?" Lucy questioned.
All of them give Lucy a look before laughing loudly.
"AHAHA.. Seriously Lucy.. You don't know? Natsu laugh while holding his stomach.
"W-What?! Why are you laughing at? It is not funny at all!" Lucy pouted. "And Erza, aren't you still on your mission?" Lucy giving a suspicious look at her.
"Yes, I'm still on my mission." Erza said calmly.
"You really are dense Lushie.." Happy giggles while Carla shakes her head in disappointment.
"Come on Lucy.. I never thought you're this slow." Gray added.
"Stop it guys! Tell me already!" Lucy said in frustration.
"We're sorry Lucy-san. Actually we are still on a mission to make a surprise party. And judging on the situation, we mess up the mission." Wendy surpasses her giggle and explained.
"As I said, who?"
All of them give them a look and she take a step back.
"E-Eh?! Is it me?!" Lucy shuttered.
"Of course silly. Who else?" Natsu answered.
Lucy blushes hard as the truth hit her. Now everything makes sense.
"S-So.. You pretend to go on mission to make a surprise for me?" Lucy said slowly as her face still red in embarrassment.
"No.. We're on a mission to surprise you and congratulate for your recovery!" Natsu excitedly said.
"That means today I am officially out of detention?"
"Yups. Master Makarov, Porlyusica and I have double check your health. You can use your magic now." Wendy said.
"So Natsu, you ask Sting, Rouge, Lector and Frosh to help you guys."
"Yups!" Frosh answered.
"And you guys work all day to make a surprise for me?" Lucy continue.
"Well, not everyone though. Sting and Rouge just look while Gray and Natsu just mess up everything." Erza answered.
"Guys…." Lucy started sobbing.
"E-Eh.. Lucy-san.. don't cry! Oii.." Sting agitated.
"Thanks guys!" Lucy sobbing loudly.
All of them smile. Erza come towards Lucy and give her a bone crushing hug making Sting and Rouge sweat dropped.
Lucy wiped her tears away. "Thanks a lot guys. You guys are really sweet."
"But our mission mess up." Natsu said dejectedly.
"Wendy, you said I can use my magic right?" Lucy asked while Wendy nodded.
"So.. Can I join you guys on this mission?" Lucy continued.
"I guess you can." Gray scratches his head, a bit confused on what Lucy wanted to do.
"So.. Let's clean up and we start our mission okay?" Lucy gives them a sweet smile making the guys melted while Erza and Wendy smile.
…
Lucy instructed Sting and Natsu clean up the floor while Gray and Rouge clear the table and wash the plate. Happy and Lector wrapped the present they bought early in the morning while Wendy, Carla and Frosh make a pan cake. Erza and Lucy make a cake together. Everything runs smoothly as Gray and Natsu did not fight that much. They even make a match on who can blew balloons faster which result all the balloons popped before they could tie them.
After all of them has settle down, they sit together to enjoy the dish they made. Natsu and Happy give Lucy a new belt. Gray give a cute snow globe, Rouge and Frosh give her a new novel while Sting and Lector give her a tiger plush toy. (The twin dragon slayer and their exceed have already prepare a gift for her before they reach Magnolia.) Wendy and Carla give Lucy a new T-shirt while Erza give her a book on how to make a delicious cake.
All of them partying all night until they fall asleep in Lucy's apartment. You can imagine how cramp Lucy's apartment with a wild a- I mean guys who lie on the floor while the girls is on the bed. Around 6 o'clock in the morning, Lucy woke up from her slumber, looking around her apartment and smile contently.
Lucy pov
I woke up and find all my dear friend near me. I silently sobbed in happiness. They sure are the precious thing I ever cross in my whole life. I slowly move out of my bed, taking my keys on my table and go out of my apartment, sitting on the edge of the river enjoying a nice breeze smell Then I see Aurora and Magma's keys shining. I find it weird but decided to summon them. Aurora and Magma appear in front of me.
"Princess!" Aurora hugs me while Magma give me a warm smile. I was shocked but returning the hug.
"Hi guys. What is the problem? Your key shining a bit before."
"No, we don't have any problem. We just want to see you again." Magma answered.
"Is that so? I'm fine. Thanks for worrying about me. And I'm sorry guys, I make a selfish decision back there." I said
"No. We're the one who should say sorry. We put you in danger. More importantly, we want to thank you for releasing us from our fate. We will give our everything for you." Aurora said.
I smile and hold Aurora and Magma's hand. "My pleasure. Okay then, after this we will go on our next adventure together okay. I might need you guys to help me train."
"Sure. Not a problem. We will be by your side anytime, anywhere. We take our leave first." Magma and Aurora said while disappeared to the spirit world.
I grip my keys and hug them gently.
"Oi Lucy!" I heard someone calling me. I don't have to turn my back to see the owner of the voice. Of course it is Natsu.
"Hei Natsu, you're early." I said
"I feel a bit shock to see you disappeared from your bed. Then I see you talking to Aurora and Magma." Natsu explained.
I make an 'o' shape with my mouth. He walks and stands beside me. He put his hand on my waist while looking at the river. I was a bit shocked and blushes.
"N-Natsu.. What are you doing?" I turn my face, facing him.
"Isn't is obvious? I hug you." Natsu answer with a bit red shade on his cheeks.
"I know that, but…" I try to explain but I don't find any word to say it.
"You don't like it?" Natsu said, looking a bit hurt.
"N-no, it's not like that. We're partners and friends. Hugging like this make me think you… you know like Alzack and Bisca.." I blush harder. I feel like burying my face right now. What Natsu do next really shock me.
He sigh and pull away from me. He hold my shoulders, forcing my body to face his body. He cupped my face, putting his forehead on mine and say. "Lucy.. Last time in the infirmary, I wanted to say something but Gray and the others disturb us. I want to say, I love you Lucy." I gasped, I wanted to pull away but he hold my face, gentle but firm.
He continue. "Let me finish. I love you like Alzack love Bisca. I consider you more than ordinary friend. I don't know how to explain this feeling but I know you're my everything. I hate it when other men flirting with you. I want you to be mine Lucy. Only mine.
I don't know what to say but I'm happy. Too happy. Natsu loves release my head and blushes harder, he turn his back towards me and say. "It's okay if you don't love me back. I just want to express my feeling before it's too late. I….." Before Natsu could ontinue, I hug his back, saying my true feeling. "I love you Natsu." I bury my face on his back. My face feels warm with all the blushing.
….
Normal pov.
Natsu and Lucy stay on that position for a few moments before a sound of whistle makes them look at the direction it come from.
"Finally!" Happy cheered.
"You have grow up Natsu!" Erza continue.
"They look good together." Rouge whispered.
"Lucy-san have found her love." Frosh added.
"Poor Sting-kun and Gray-san." Lector said while looking at the two guys who sulking in the corner of the room.
"I don't see anything." Wendy said while covering her eyes.
Carla just shakes her head but nonetheless smile.
To be continued!
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